Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Wellington Healthcare Services LP operates Kensington Health and Rehabilitation, a 120-bed nursing home at 550 Congress Street in Mobile, Alabama. The building runs at a high 91 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for an average of 172 days. This timeline shows that the daily floor routine balances long-term residential placements with shorter recovery stints.
The floor schedule relies on 24-hour nursing supervision, with the crew logging about 3 hours and 58 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. Registered nurses make up a significant portion of this time, providing clinical oversight for the building’s rehabilitation and recovery programs. Outside, the neighborhood layout is car-dependent, meaning visiting family members will need a vehicle to handle errands or get back and forth.
State health department surveys from the past few years have focused mostly on operational and documentation details, and the most recent inspection found zero health deficiencies and zero filed complaints. You can look over these clean survey records with the management team to see how they maintain their current safety standards and track clinical recovery goals.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions desk to check on current bed options or to learn how the registration steps work.
Kensington Health and Rehabilitation is administered by Kristen Birdsong.
In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 15 | 17 | This facility has 12% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (15 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 12% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 2.1 | 2.4 | This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (2.1 vs. AL avg 2.4).↓ 13% better |
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Feb 2022
Alabama average 10.4
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Alabama average: 0.7
Alabama average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
632 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 23,075 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 7,005 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6,994 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,841 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 864 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 608 | 71 | 77% | 5.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 499 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 482 | 67 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 410 | 64 | 70% | 6.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 332 | 61 | 66% | 5.3 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 6, 2024 · $5K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
72% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Kensington Health and Rehabilitation from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mobile's city center to Kensington Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
| Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH PC | Mobile (South Crichton) | 100
Facility
100
AL AVG
90
Rank
#89 / 245 |
89.0%
Facility
89.0%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#36 / 138 | +10% | 4.42
Facility
4.42
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#68 / 136 | +40% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 4
Facility
4
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#15 / 136 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#93 / 136 | - | 88 | A+ |
46
Facility
46
AL AVG
36
Rank
#151 / 418 | Jeanne Freeman | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#65 / 135 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#60 / 135 | 50.9%
Facility
50.9%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#72 / 133 | 15403 | ||||
| Kensington Health and Rehabilitation | NH NC PC | Mobile | 120
Facility
120
AL AVG
90
Rank
#64 / 245 |
91.1%
Facility
91.1%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#29 / 138 | +13% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#97 / 136 | +80% | -9% | $4.6k
Facility
$4.6k
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#106 / 137 | 9
Facility
9
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#56 / 136 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#103 / 136 | - | 112 | - |
1
Facility
1
AL AVG
36
Rank
#384 / 418 | Wellington Healthcare Services LP | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#34 / 135 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#42 / 135 | 51.3%
Facility
51.3%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#101 / 133 | 15429 | ||||
| Westminster Village – Spanish Fort | NH AL HC IL MC PC | Spanish Fort (Bridgehead) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
90
Rank
#156 / 245 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#109 / 138 | -20% | 4.91
Facility
4.91
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#28 / 136 | +69% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 10
Facility
10
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#67 / 136 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#66 / 136 | - | 10 | - |
27
Facility
27
AL AVG
36
Rank
#261 / 418 | Acts Retirement Services, Inc | $16.1M
Facility
$16.1M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#19 / 135 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#23 / 135 | 50.6%
Facility
50.6%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#85 / 133 | 15381 | ||||
| Crowne Health Care of Mobile | NH MC RC | Mobile (Woodlawn) | 148
Facility
148
AL AVG
90
Rank
#34 / 245 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#52 / 138 | +7% | 5.06
Facility
5.06
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#17 / 136 | -13% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 8
Facility
8
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#49 / 136 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#40 / 136 | - | 132 | A+ |
27
Facility
27
AL AVG
36
Rank
#261 / 418 | Jones Manning | $14.9M
Facility
$14.9M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#25 / 135 | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#21 / 135 | 56.9%
Facility
56.9%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#71 / 133 | 15100 | ||||
| Fairhope Health and Rehab | NH HC MC NC RC | Fairhope | 131
Facility
131
AL AVG
90
Rank
#50 / 245 |
57.0%
Facility
57.0%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#122 / 138 | -29% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#60 / 136 | -24% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 9
Facility
9
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#56 / 136 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#49 / 136 | - | 73 | - |
79
Facility
79
AL AVG
36
Rank
#5 / 418 | - | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#77 / 135 | $3.8M
Facility
$3.8M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#111 / 135 | 47.5%
Facility
47.5%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#125 / 133 | 15222 |
Kensington Health and Rehabilitation is located in Mobile, Alabama.
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Kensington Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Kensington Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 91%.
Kensington Health and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Kristen Birdsong is the administrator of Kensington Health and Rehabilitation.
Kensington Health and Rehabilitation has 120 beds.
Kensington Health and Rehabilitation is located at 550 Congress Street, Mobile, AL 36603.
(251) 433-5471 will put you in contact with the team at Kensington Health and Rehabilitation.
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